1980 Porsche 911 Base
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Photo: Classic Days 2019, Berlin (CDB90132) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Porsche 911 SC 3.0L 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Porsche 911 3.0 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Porsche 911 SC at Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: ADAC Deutschland Klassik 2025, Heidelberg (20250726-P1048705) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the 911 SC (1978–1983); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Classic Days 2019, Berlin (CDB90132) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Porsche 911 SC 3.0L 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Porsche 911 3.0 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 911 SC at Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ADAC Deutschland Klassik 2025, Heidelberg (20250726-P1048705) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Porsche 911 Base is a 172-hp 3.0-liter with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $27,750 MSRP.
It makes 172 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 189 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm.
The 911 measures 168.9 inches long on a 89.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,320 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,750 ($109,451 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6-cylinder, horizontally opposed |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 172 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 189 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 89.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,320 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Porsche 911 Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1980 Porsche 911.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.